Dean’s Translational Research & Commercial Innovation Leader

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Dean for Translational Research and Commercial Innovation.

The role leads translational science, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Research. The position emphasizes collaboration across SOM leadership, VCU TechTransfer, Ventures, and external partners to accelerate invention disclosures, IP protection, startup formation, and licensing.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus and collaborate across academic, clinical, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking, organizational effectiveness, and program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the School of Medicine’s strategic vision for translational research, innovation, and commercialization.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen translational research pipelines and move discoveries toward clinical impact.
• Represent SOM in institutional, regional, and national innovation and commercialization initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Strategic thinking

Program development

Collaboration

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent terminal degree

Current SOM faculty appointment at Associate Professor or Professor

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Dean for Translational Research and Commercial Innovation.

The role leads translational science, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Research. The position emphasizes collaboration across SOM leadership, VCU TechTransfer, Ventures, and external partners to accelerate invention disclosures, IP protection, startup formation, and licensing.